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Here you’ll find articles compiling everything I’ve learned from researching for our family trips, but also from our experiences and – yes, mistakes too!

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First trip to Europe? START HERE ⬇️

A view of the airplane wing through a plane window. — How to Plan a Trip to Europe: My Favorite Travel Resources Revealed.

ICELAND | ITALY | PORTUGAL | more countries COMING SOON!

Iceland Travel Tips

Steam rising over Gullfoss Waterfall in Iceland. — First Trip to Iceland Travel Tips – All You Need to Know to Plan Your Trip.

Icebergs floating on the surface of Jökulsárlón Lagoon — Best Packing List for Iceland – Budget Friendly and Practical!

A rainbow along the road and a car driving in Iceland. — Driving in Iceland – Essential Tips for a Great Road Trip.

A steering wheel of a rental car and a view of the road in Iceland through the windshield. — Renting a Car in Iceland – How to Choose the Right Car for Your Trip.

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A cluster of small white houses with red roofs in the distance with a mountain and a glacier in the background, in Iceland. — What Not to Do in Iceland – 40 Mistakes to Avoid Making to Have a Great Trip.

A side view of a waterfall in Iceland. — 15 Best Things to Do in Iceland.

Green northern lights in the dark sky in Iceland. — How to See the Northern Lights in Iceland.

Puffins on a cliff in Iceland. — 5 Best Places to See Puffins in Iceland.

People hiking on Mt Blahnukur trail Landmannalaugar, Iceland. A sharp black mountain ridge. — Hiking in Iceland – Essential Tips for the Best Experience.

Colorful rhyolite mountains in the highlands of Iceland. — How to Visit the Highlands of Iceland – 15 Essential Tips for a Safe Road Trip.

A tall lava rock formation in the black sand near the ocean in Iceland. — Iceland on a Budget: All You Need to Know to Plan an Affordable Trip.

A group of sheep grazing and sitting in the grass near a mountain in Iceland. — How to Plan a Perfect Stopover in Iceland (Guide + Itineraries)

A small white car on the road next to a mountain in Iceland. — How to See Iceland Without a Car: Best Tours and + Itinerary.

A row of two turf houses with a mountain in the background in Iceland. — Iceland Accommodation Explained: What to Know Before You Book.

A picture of a glacier and a mountain with an overlay of different logos of apps for Iceland. — Best Apps for Iceland – What I Use, Love and Recommend!

Campers and tents on a grassy campsite with a view of the fjord in Iceland. — Camping in Iceland: A Complete Guide and Tips from My Campervan Adventure.

A blue campervan parked on a gravel lot with a view of a fjord and a mountain in Iceland. — Happy Campers Iceland: an Honest Review of Our Campervan Experience.

Let me help you plan your trip!

Get organized with this printable, fillable 45-page ICELAND TRAVEL PLANNER – keep track of flights, hotels, tours, daily itineraries and even your trip budget!

BONUS! The planner has journal pages for your memories!

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Italy

A cream color stone structure, with columns and carvings, of the Trevi Fountain in Rome, Italy. — 21 Practical Tips for Visiting Italy for the First Time.

A view of rooftops and the panorama of Venice, as well as the Venetian Lagoon in Italy. — Tips for Visiting Venice: What to Know Before Your First Trip.

Portugal Travel Tips

A bird's eye view of a coast, a beach and red rooftops in Portugal. — How to Plan a Trip to Portugal in 7 Easy Steps.

A yellow tram next to a white building on a street in Lisbon, Portugal. — 15 Important Things to Know Before Visiting Lisbon.

A view of yellow and cream Pena palace towers through the tree branches in Sintra, Portugal. — How to Get Around Sintra: Essential Tips for a Stress-Free Day Trip from Lisbon.

A view of yellow and stone Pena palace towers in Sintra, Portugal. — Is Renting an E-Car in Sintra Worth It? Everything You Need to Know.

Driving in Portugal Made Easy: My Best Tips for a Safe Road Trip.

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